Be Self-Sufficient in Something… 

Wine barrel garden pots might look great, but after years in the garden, mine completely failed. In this video, I show how and why they rotted out, what went wrong, and what I’m replacing them with so you can avoid making the same mistake in your garden. Self Sufficient Me Store: https://shop.selfsufficientme.com/

Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item.

0:00 Introduction
0:59 Self-Watering Tree Planter from Vego Garden
2:34 Why Wine Barrels Fail
6:38 Replacing the Wine Barrel & Saving the Tree
14:50 Adding my Special Ingredients to Potting Mix
19:47 Replanting the Fig Tree in New Container
27:03 Story of Self Sufficient Me and Vego Garden
31:05 It's Getting Harder to Make a Living on YouTube
34:00 Conclusion

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In this video, I share some of my major self-sufficiency projects for 2026 such as our new mega solar system installation, our vegetable garden expansion, our dream pantry renovation, chicken coop build and more!
Resinc Solar: https://resinc.com.au/selfsufficientme/
Follow my fitness journey on Insta: self_suffitness_me
Self Sufficient Me Store: https://shop.selfsufficientme.com/
Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item.

0:00 Introduction
0:50 Thanks for your support in 2025
1:54 It's getting harder to make a living on YouTube
6:59 Vegetable Garden Expansion in 2026
9:00 Build a BIG chicken coop & run
10:46 MEGA Solar installation & system
14:35 Dream Pantry Renovation
16:17 Dragon Fruit Orchard Plan
17:51 Other things happening in 2026
20:56 Conclusion

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Can the Hansa C21 chipper really handle an entire orchard after a major hard prune?

In this video, I put Hansa’s biggest chipper in the acreage range to a proper real-world test. Over four full days, we chipped a huge pile of orchard prunings — including some branches and logs that were honestly bigger than the recommended size.

The result? The C21 didn’t miss a beat. It powered through everything we fed it, started easily, ran consistently, and handled the workload far better than I expected.

After using it hard for several days straight, I’d be comfortable recommending the C21 to anyone managing acreage, orchards, or large properties.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a serious chipper like this is worth it for real garden and orchard work — this video should help you decide.

Get 30% off at Epic Gardening here ends 1st December: https://shop.epicgardening.com/SSME2020?q=black-friday-cyber-monday

Order my book here and get 30% off from 19th Nov to 7th Dec: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item.

0:00 Introduction
1:13 What to do with all the wood chips
2:16 Starting the Hansa C21
2:54 Day one of chipping
8:26 Day two of chipping
10:56 Day three of chipping
11:56 Day four of chipping
14:05 Orchard regrowth two months after chipping
24:41 History of Hansa
25:26 Interview with Managing Director Hansa
28:48 Chipping Conclusion

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Can you really grow potatoes in used supermarket paper grocery bags? In this video, I put that idea to the test! I planted 14 double-bagged paper grocery bags with seed potatoes and set them up on Epic Gardening seedling trays to act as mini wicking reservoirs.

Get 30% off at Epic Gardening here ends 1st December: https://shop.epicgardening.com/SSME2020?q=black-friday-cyber-monday

Order my book here and get 30% off from 19th Nov to 7th Dec: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://bit.ly/3lmqMkr or Teespring https://bit.ly/3neEYO8

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have done one sponsored video https://youtu.be/KKEdVUVg5Z0?si=psUBk-dhonAjIdGk

0:00 Introduction
1:02 Background of Paper Bags Vs Plastic
2:06 Why Use Paper Bags?
2:52 Growing Potatoes in Paper Bags Preparation
5:10 How Safe Are Paper Grocery Bags?
5:45 Growing Conditions
6:33 Back Filling the Potato Bags
7:10 Harvesting the Potatoes
16:51 Composting the Remaining Paper Bags
18:16 Washing the Potato Harvest
19:28 Amazing Conclusion

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You can order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

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If I had to narrow it down to just five herbs for a productive and self-sufficient garden, these would be my top picks, and today I’ll show you exactly why, including one special herb/spice that is great for preserving food, such as making biltong! Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, these crops are easy, reliable, and give you maximum harvest for the effort you put in. Order my book here and get 30% off from 19th Nov to 7th Dec: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://bit.ly/3lmqMkr or Teespring https://bit.ly/3neEYO8

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have done one sponsored video https://youtu.be/KKEdVUVg5Z0?si=psUBk-dhonAjIdGk

0:00 Introduction
0:58 #1 Basil & the Different Types
3:19 #2 Oregano & How to Revive it
5:01 #3 Rosemary & Why it's Good for Memory
6:40 #4 Coriander The Great Food Preserver!
10:29 #5 Turmeric & its Health Benefits
13:03 Amazing Conclusion

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What happens when you give young people a second chance and a patch of dirt? In this inspiring story, a group of teenagers from Teens Take Control turned a barren paddock into a thriving farm that now grows food for people in need. 🌱 Watch as we follow their journey from empty fields to flourishing harvests — a powerful reminder that when you nurture the soil, you nurture souls too. Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://bit.ly/3lmqMkr or Teespring https://bit.ly/3neEYO8

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have done one sponsored video https://youtu.be/KKEdVUVg5Z0?si=psUBk-dhonAjIdGk

0:00 Introduction
1:03 🥬 Growing Beetroot and Pak Choy in Shade
4:16 🥗 Growing Pumpkins in Part Shade vs Sunny
4:40 🥔 Growing Corn and Dealing with Grubs/Worms
6:12 🌽 Harvesting, Cleaning, and Packing Radish for Delivery
8:50 🎃 Harvesting Carrots
10:03 MH17 Downed Flight Sunflower Story
11:49 Harvesting Spring Onions
13:08 Bean Tasting & Some Q&A
17:46 Incredible Edible Conclusion

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If I had to narrow it down to just five vegetables for a productive and self-sufficient garden, these would be my top picks, and today I’ll show you exactly why! Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, these crops are easy, reliable, and give you maximum harvest for the effort you put in. Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://bit.ly/3lmqMkr or Teespring https://bit.ly/3neEYO8

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have done one sponsored video https://youtu.be/KKEdVUVg5Z0?si=psUBk-dhonAjIdGk

0:00 Introduction
0:55 🥬 Why kale is the leafy powerhouse that keeps on producing
2:51 🥗 How lettuce gives you quick, constant harvests year-round
4:25 🥔 Why potatoes are the ultimate staple crop for self-sufficiency
5:46 🌽 How corn turns your summer garden into a sweet harvest festival
7:18 🎃 And why pumpkin is the long-keeper that feeds you for months
9:48 Amazing Conclusion

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In this video, I hard-pruned over 40 fruit trees in our backyard orchard, many of which were back to head height. Here’s why I did it, how I chose the cuts, and what happens next with dramatic before/after drone shots.

Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow

Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.

In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.

In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient

Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com?ta_aff=T4XRUZILS6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.

My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/

Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.

FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).

Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.

Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).

Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.

For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).

Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.

Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.

Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.

Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.

My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt

Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://bit.ly/3lmqMkr or Teespring https://bit.ly/3neEYO8

Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)

Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me

Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark 🙂

*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have done one sponsored video https://youtu.be/KKEdVUVg5Z0?si=psUBk-dhonAjIdGk

0:00 Introduction
2:07 Chipping and Mulching with Hansa C21
2:56 Start of Pruning Fruit Trees
4:49 Pruning Mango Tree with Electric Chainsaw
10:44 Using a Large Stihl Chainsaw to Prune Fruit Trees
13:13 Pruning Star Apple Tree That Has Started Fruiting
15:21 Why I don't Heavily Prune Citrus Trees
17:38 Pruning Star Apple Back to the Stump
18:28 Pruning Mango and Star Fruit
19:29 Day Three of Pruning Our Orchard
21:26 Hurt My Leg Pruning a Tree
23:00 What to Do with all the Pruned Wood?
24:08 Will Severely Pruned Trees Survive?
24:33 Day Four of Pruning Fruit Trees
26:31 Day Five of Pruning Fruit Trees
29:54 Scorched Earth Orchard After Pruning
30:28 Traded in my C13 Hansa Chipper for the C21
31:15 Amazing Conclusion

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